Staff Medical Scientist For The National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Laboratory

Staff Grade Medical Scientist for the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Laboratory (NNBSL)

Purpose of the Role:

Newborn bloodspot screening is an integral part of the Irish health service. It is a complex process ensuring that all babies born in hospital or in the community are offered screening for a number of inherited or congenital disorders and followed up until the screening process is completed and baby is referred to the appropriate clinical team such that onward testing and appropriate clinical management can be commenced.

Heel prick screening

The methodologies currently used in the laboratory include mass spectrometry, immunoassay, flurometry and molecular testing.

The purpose of this post is to provide a safe, efficient, quality laboratory service in conjunction with other Medical Scientists, to satisfy the needs and requirements of service users (newborns) whose samples are tested as part of the Irish National Newborn Screening Programme.

The post holder is required to perform scientific work in the laboratory under the supervision of senior colleagues. She/he will carry out routine analyses, participate in implementing new methods and will actively participate in the laboratory quality management system to ISO15189 standards

The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children’s hospital and associated services in the validation and commissioning period.

Essential Criteria:

Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the post, possess:

· Be CORU registered (Please provide CORU ref number)

**Please note that 2026 Graduates are eligible to apply**

Desirable Criteria:

· Hospital laboratory experience- Biochemistry or other Laboratory or project work in the area of newborn screening

· Experience in the use of Q-Pulse quality management system

· Familiar with ISO15189 standards

· Experience in a laboratory information system

How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is 16th April 2026 at 11.45pmApplications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Loretta O’Grady, Chief Medical Scientist, NNBSL , loretta.ogrady@childrenshealthireland.ie or 01 8784612

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Rachel.Sheridan@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information.

• 8 June 2026

• 6 July 2026

• 10 August 2026

• 7 September 2026